Scientists study microorganisms on Earth today to search for life forms elsewhere, as well as to explore the origins of life on Earth. These microorganisms that are studied are referred to as ________.

A. extirpated
B. extant
C. existing
D. extinct


Answer: B

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The deep-sea soft-bottom food chain is: ____

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The tails of the phospholipids of the plasma membrane are composed of _________ and are _________?

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